dereliction Is a bad definition of "derelict" partly behind the bad dereliction in Dublin? The Department of Finance, with Revenue and the Department of Housing, is looking at a new definition, said a spokesperson. Laoise Neylon Apr 24, 2026
children in care Stark rise in number of children under 12 living in children’s homes Nine of those are in unregistered facilities. Laoise Neylon Apr 24, 2026
Housing Council talks of more contractors for social housing maintenance – but should it hire more staff? As the rent increase kicks in, councillors were briefed at recent meetings on plans for some maintenance in flats across Dublin city. Some asked who’s doing the works. Lois Kapila Apr 24, 2026
Community Safety New community safety forums for city inch closer to operation However, councillors remain unhappy about parts of the plan for them – and who will be included, and who won't. Eoin Glackin Oct 17, 2025
